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Scarecrow In Critical Condition

Dr. Jonathan Crane, known to most Gothamites as the infamous Scarecrow, was nearly killed in a confrontation last night with Gotham City Police Department's Major Crimes Unit.  Undisclosed sources report Detective Romy Chandler singlehandedly thwarted an attempt by Crane to commandeer the Landmark Theater, located at the corner of Ninth and Patison in Gotham's Financial District.  Chandler shot and incapacitated the Arkham inmate before any damage could be rendered to the Theater or its patrons.  Gotham General Hospital officially lists Crane's condition as critical.  One orderly who refused to be identified suggested the patient might not even last the week. 

The only available statement from the GCPD neither condemns nor approves of Detective Chandler's actions in the case.  An investigation into the details of the shooting is currently underway.  In what may be considered a vote of confidence, Chandler will retain her duties and responsibilities during the course of the inquest.  All attempts to contact Chandler for comment have been unsuccessful. 

Could this be the end of one of Gotham's deadliest threats?  The Scarecrow was first sighted in Gotham City in...

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