Accused Bondi Beach Shooters Operated Independently and Received No Training in the Philippines, Police Confirm.

The two suspected attackers who carried out the fatal shooting at a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach, that took 15 lives, are believed to have been lone actors, according to Australian law enforcement.

Investigators further stated that Sajid Akram, 50, and his son Naveed Akram flew to the Philippines on 1 November. Their travel plans included arriving in the main city Manila before traveling onward that same day to Davao City. The father and son returned to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Training During Trip

Police have stated the pair did not receive any form of attack-related coaching or "logistical preparation" during their stay in the Philippines. Early inquiries from Philippine authorities indicate they "rarely left" their hotel.

The attack—described as Australia's most severe firearm massacre since 1996—has been officially classified as a act of terrorism.

"We are currently examining the material," she said, noting that early assessments show that "these individuals are suspected to have been lone actors."

Australian Federal Police Chief Krissy Barrett briefed the press on Tuesday that CCTV footage documenting the accused attackers' activities in the Philippines had been provided to Australian investigators.

"There is no evidence to support the idea these alleged offenders were members of a wider terrorist cell, or were acting on orders from external parties to perpetrate an act of violence," she emphasized.

However, the duo were also not in the Philippines on a leisure trip, the official added. She stressed that, since the investigation is continuing, fresh information may emerge.

Inspiration and Legal Charges

Previously, Australian leader Anthony Albanese said it appears both alleged gunmen were "inspired by ISIS" extremist views.

During the shooting, Sajid Akram was killed by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—reportedly carrying firearms—allegedly opened fire on participants at the Jewish festival celebration.

Naveed Akram, who was wounded after the attack, has been formally accused of 59 offences. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of perpetrating a act of terrorism. He is scheduled to appear in court in April.

Immigration Details

In the days following the shooting, immigration officials in the Philippines reported that the older suspect had arrived in the country using an foreign passport, while his younger suspect used an Australian passport.

The duo had listed the southern city of Davao as their final destination. Their booked return flight to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a expansive city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main island in the south. The region is known because, Militant fighters have been known to be active in less developed parts of southern and western Mindanao.