Alleged Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Independently and Received No Instruction in the Philippines, Investigators Say.

The two alleged gunmen responsible for the lethal shooting at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, reportedly acted alone, according to national law enforcement.

Police additionally revealed that Sajid Akram, 50, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary involved arriving in the main city Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Trip

Police have stated the individuals did not partake in any form of terrorist coaching or "planning" during their stay in the Philippines. Preliminary findings from local officials indicate they "mostly stayed in" their accommodation.

The shooting—described as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially classified as a terrorist incident.

"Our teams are actively analyzing the footage," she stated, noting that initial assessments show that "these individuals are believed to have been lone actors."

National law enforcement Commissioner Krissy Barrett told the press on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the accused attackers' whereabouts in the Philippines had been handed over to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these alleged offenders were members of a larger network, or were instructed by external parties to carry out an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett said.

But, the men were additionally not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett added. She underscored that, since the probe is continuing, fresh information could surface.

Ideology and Court Charges

In prior statements, Australian leader Anthony Albanese remarked it seems both alleged attackers were "influenced by the so-called Islamic State" beliefs.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying rifles—allegedly shot attendees at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the attack, has been charged with 59 crimes. These encompass 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Immigration Information

In the wake following the attack, border authorities in the Philippines reported that the older suspect had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his son used an domestic passport.

The duo had declared the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive city on the eastern side of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary island in the south. Historically, Islamist groups have reportedly operate in poorer parts of central and south-western Mindanao.