Suspect shot the victims at close range with police officers present on October 10
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Assailant is believed to be in his 40s or 50s, police said
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Persons likely died between two and three weeks before the discovery, police said
Officers are now examining security camera footage
Suspects demanded payment of 'protection money,' police said
Suspect was found at the scene covered in blood, police said
Suspect sold a property in Suginami Ward to a real estate company for 58.8 million yen
Suspect told police, 'I didn't have money for a funeral'