Alleged Bondi Beach Gunmen Acted Independently and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Philippines, Authorities Say.

The two alleged attackers responsible for the fatal shooting at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, appear to have operated independently, according to Australian law enforcement.

Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included landing in the main city Manila before transiting that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Stay

Police indicate the pair did not receive any form of attack-related training or "organizing" during their stay in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from Philippine officials point to they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation.

The attack—described as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally declared a terrorist incident.

"We are currently analyzing the footage," she said, explaining that initial reviews show that "the alleged offenders are suspected to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told media on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the alleged gunmen's activities in the Philippines had been handed over to Australian authorities.

"There is little to no indication to suggest these suspects were members of a larger terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from overseas entities to execute an attack," Commissioner Barrett said.

Yet, the duo were also not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official added. She emphasized that, as the inquiry is continuing, fresh information might emerge.

Ideology and Legal Proceedings

Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it appears both accused attackers were "inspired by the so-called Islamic State" beliefs.

During the incident, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by police. He and his son Naveed—both armed with firearms—are accused of having shot attendees at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was hospitalised after the attack, has been charged with 59 offences. These include 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is due to face court in April.

Travel Particulars

In the wake following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The pair had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their scheduled return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. Historically, Islamist militants have reportedly operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.