Accused Bondi Shooters Acted Alone and Did Not Undergo Instruction in the Southeast Asian Nation, Investigators State.

The two alleged attackers responsible for the lethal shooting at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, are believed to have acted alone, as stated by national authorities.

Investigators also confirmed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans involved arriving in the main city Manila before connecting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The duo returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Planning During Trip

Authorities assert the pair did not receive any type of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their time in the Philippines. Preliminary investigations from local officials point to they "rarely left" their accommodation.

The shooting—described as Australia's worst mass shooting since 1996—has been officially declared a terrorist incident.

"We are currently reviewing the evidence," she said, adding that preliminary evaluations indicate that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have operated independently."

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

"There is no evidence to support the idea these alleged offenders were affiliated with a wider terrorist cell, or were directed by external parties to perpetrate an incident," the police chief said.

But, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines for tourism, Commissioner Barrett clarified. She emphasized that, since the probe is still active, fresh information could emerge.

Inspiration and Legal Proceedings

Previously, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese commented it appears both alleged gunmen were "inspired by ISIS" ideology.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was killed by police. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying long-barrelled guns—are accused of having targeted attendees at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 crimes. These encompass 15 counts of murder and one count of committing a terrorist act. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Travel Information

In the aftermath following the shooting, immigration authorities in the Philippines stated that the father had entered the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an domestic passport.

The pair had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' largest island in the south. The region is known because, Militant militants have reportedly operate in impoverished parts of southern and western Mindanao.