Suspected Bondi Shooters Operated Solo and Did Not Preparation in the Philippines, Investigators State.

The two suspected individuals responsible for the deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event on Bondi Beach, which claimed 15 lives, appear to have acted alone, per Australian law enforcement.

Investigators additionally revealed that the 50-year-old Sajid Akram, and his son Naveed Akram journeyed to the Philippines on 1 November. Their itinerary included landing in the capital Manila before connecting that same day to Davao City. The father and son flew back to Sydney on 29 November.

Lack of Proof of Preparation During Trip

Police indicate the individuals did not receive any type of terrorist instruction or "planning" during their time in the Philippines. Early findings from Philippine authorities point to they "hardly ventured out of" their accommodation.

The shooting—labeled as Australia's deadliest mass shooting since 1996—has been officially designated a act of terrorism.

"We are currently analyzing the evidence," the commissioner said, explaining that early assessments indicate that "the two men are believed to have been lone actors."

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett informed the press on Tuesday that surveillance material showing the accused attackers' movements in the Philippines had been submitted to domestic authorities.

"Our investigation shows little to no indication to indicate these alleged offenders were affiliated with a larger terrorist cell, or were directed by external parties to execute an act of violence," Commissioner Barrett said.

However, the men were likewise not necessarily in the Philippines on a leisure trip, Commissioner Barrett added. She stressed that, given that the inquiry is continuing, new evidence might come to light.

Motivation and Legal Charges

In prior statements, the nation's leader Anthony Albanese remarked it appears both alleged attackers were "influenced by the so-called Islamic State" extremist views.

During the attack, Sajid Akram was fatally shot by responding officers. He and his son Naveed—both armed with firearms—are accused of having opened fire on guests at the Hanukkah event.

Naveed Akram, who was injured and taken to hospital after the shooting, has been formally accused of 59 charges. These include 15 charges of murder and one count of committing a act of terrorism. He is due to appear in court in April.

Travel Details

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

The duo had stated the southern city of Davao as their intended endpoint. Their pre-arranged journey back to Australia was for Sydney.

Davao is a large city on the east of Mindanao, the Philippines' main southern island. The region is known because, Militant groups have been known to operate in poorer parts of southern and western Mindanao.