Suspected Bondi Beach Shooters Acted Independently and Received No Training in the Southeast Asian Nation, Police State.

The pair of accused gunmen responsible for the fatal shooting at a Jewish event on Bondi Beach, resulting in 15 lives, appear to have operated independently, per Australian authorities.

Authorities further stated that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his 24-year-old son Naveed Akram, 24, journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included arriving in the capital Manila before transiting on the day of arrival to Davao City. The pair flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

No Evidence of Preparation During Visit

Police have stated the duo did not partake in any form of attack-related coaching or "organizing" during their time in the Philippines. Initial findings from Philippine officials indicate they "hardly ventured out of" their hotel.

The shooting—described as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been formally declared a act of terrorism.

"Our teams are actively reviewing the material," the commissioner stated, noting that early assessments show that "the alleged offenders are alleged to have acted alone."

National law enforcement Chief Krissy Barrett briefed reporters on Tuesday that security camera video showing the alleged gunmen's movements in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows no evidence to support the idea these accused individuals were members of a broader organization, or were instructed by overseas entities to perpetrate an attack," Commissioner Barrett stated.

But, the pair were also not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, she clarified. She stressed that, given that the probe is ongoing, fresh information may emerge.

Ideology and Legal Proceedings

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

During the incident, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—equipped with long-barrelled guns—are accused of having shot participants at the Hanukkah celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the shooting, has been charged with 59 charges. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a terrorist act. He is scheduled to face court in April.

Immigration Details

In the wake following the shooting, border officials in the Philippines reported that the father had entered the country using an Indian passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport.

The two had stated the metropolis of Davao as their final destination. Their pre-arranged return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' primary southern island. Historically, Militant fighters have reportedly operate in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.