Accused Bondi Gunmen Operated Solo and Received No Preparation in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police Say.

The two alleged individuals responsible for the lethal shooting at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, reportedly been lone actors, per Australian law enforcement.

Authorities also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Training During Visit

Investigators assert the duo did not undergo any type of attack-related training or "logistical preparation" during their visit in the Philippines. Initial findings from Philippine authorities suggest they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The incident—labeled as Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been formally designated a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are currently reviewing the footage," the commissioner said, explaining that preliminary assessments suggest that "the two men are suspected to have acted alone."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that security camera video tracking the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to Australian authorities.

"Our investigation shows little to no indication to indicate these suspects were members of a broader network, or were directed by others to execute an attack," the police chief emphasized.

However, the men were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines as tourists, the official clarified. She stressed that, since the inquiry is continuing, fresh information might emerge.

Motivation and Court Charges

Previously, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese commented it looks as though both accused attackers were "inspired by ISIS" extremist views.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly opened fire on attendees at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 crimes. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Travel Details

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

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

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. The region is known because, Militant fighters have been known to be active in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.