New information is coming out about the Bondi Beach gunman, including the excuse he gave his family before leaving home ahead of the deadly shooting.

According to reports, the suspect told his family he was heading out of town for the weekend, giving no indication of the violence he was about to unleash. Family members have since expressed shock, saying they never expected him to be capable of such an attack.

Authorities say the investigation is ongoing as they piece together the gunman’s movements, background, and possible motives. The attack has been declared a terror-related incident, and police are reviewing how the suspect was able to carry out the shooting.