Shadow Hare
Encyclopedia
Shadow Hare is the pseudonym
of a costumed adventurer operating in Cincinnati, Ohio
since 2005. He states that he is 22 years old and lives in Milford, Ohio
. Wearing a handmade black suit with a stylized hare
on the front, along with a cape and mask, he patrols the streets looking for crime
s in progress, and gives out meals to the homeless. Although not supported or endorsed by the Cincinnati Police Department
, he cooperates with police, making citizen's arrest
s when necessary.
Shadow Hare claims to be skilled in Shōrin-ryū
and mixed martial arts
, and carries mace
, a taser
, and handcuffs
.
Shadow Hare has been injured—he once received a dislocated shoulder
while assisting a woman who was being robbed. He frequents Cincinnati public events, especially ones he suspects may turn violent, using his tagline "I see the shadows of shadows." He has received international internet and television news coverage, ranging from supportive to mocking. The Milford chief of police was wary, saying "He's putting himself in jeopardy for something he's not trained for.... We don't want people to get hurt." But Shadow Hare remains undeterred, vowing "If I have to save someone else in an alleyway, or if there is someone right now who needed my help, I will rush in and give my life
. He patrols Cincinnati either alone or with a few other members of the Allegiance, distributing business card
s to those interested. At times he travels to other cities, working with local superheroes in other regions. "I've even teamed up with Mr. Extreme in California," Shadow Hare was quoted as saying, "and we were trying to track down a rapist."
Pseudonym
A pseudonym is a name that a person assumes for a particular purpose and that differs from his or her original orthonym...
of a costumed adventurer operating in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio. Cincinnati is the county seat of Hamilton County. Settled in 1788, the city is located to north of the Ohio River at the Ohio-Kentucky border, near Indiana. The population within city limits is 296,943 according to the 2010 census, making it Ohio's...
since 2005. He states that he is 22 years old and lives in Milford, Ohio
Milford, Ohio
Milford is a city in Clermont and Hamilton counties in the U.S. state of Ohio, along the Little Miami River in the southwestern part of the state. It is a part of Greater Cincinnati. Milford, an abbreviated form of mill ford, was so named because it was the first safe ford across the Little Miami...
. Wearing a handmade black suit with a stylized hare
Hare
Hares and jackrabbits are leporids belonging to the genus Lepus. Hares less than one year old are called leverets. Four species commonly known as types of hare are classified outside of Lepus: the hispid hare , and three species known as red rock hares .Hares are very fast-moving...
on the front, along with a cape and mask, he patrols the streets looking for crime
Crime
Crime is the breach of rules or laws for which some governing authority can ultimately prescribe a conviction...
s in progress, and gives out meals to the homeless. Although not supported or endorsed by the Cincinnati Police Department
Cincinnati Police Department
The Cincinnati Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency of Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. The department has 1,057 sworn officers and 281 non-sworn employees. The previous Chief, Col. Thomas H. Streicher retired on March 18, 2011. James E...
, he cooperates with police, making citizen's arrest
Citizen's arrest
A citizen's arrest is an arrest made by a person who is not acting as a sworn law-enforcement official. In common law jurisdictions, the practice dates back to medieval Britain and the English common law, in which sheriffs encouraged ordinary citizens to help apprehend law breakers.Despite the...
s when necessary.
Shadow Hare claims to be skilled in Shōrin-ryū
Shorin-Ryu
is one of the major modern Okinawan martial arts. It was founded by Choshin Chibana in 1933. Shōrin-ryū combines elements of the traditional Okinawan fighting styles of Shuri-te.-History:Chosin Chibana was a top student of the great master of shuri-te, Anko Itosu...
and mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
, and carries mace
Mace (spray)
Chemical Mace is a tear gas in the form of an aerosol spray which propels a lachrymatory agent mixed with a volatile solvent. It is sometimes used as a self-defense device...
, a taser
Taser
A Taser is an electroshock weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles. Its manufacturer, Taser International, calls the effects "neuromuscular incapacitation" and the devices' mechanism "Electro-Muscular Disruption technology"...
, and handcuffs
Handcuffs
Handcuffs are restraint devices designed to secure an individual's wrists close together. They comprise two parts, linked together by a chain, a hinge, or rigid bar. Each half has a rotating arm which engages with a ratchet that prevents it from being opened once closed around a person's wrist...
.
Shadow Hare has been injured—he once received a dislocated shoulder
Dislocated shoulder
A dislocated shoulder occurs when the humerus separates from the scapula at the glenohumeral joint. The shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion of any joint in the body and as a result is particularly susceptible to dislocation and subluxation. Approximately half of major joint...
while assisting a woman who was being robbed. He frequents Cincinnati public events, especially ones he suspects may turn violent, using his tagline "I see the shadows of shadows." He has received international internet and television news coverage, ranging from supportive to mocking. The Milford chief of police was wary, saying "He's putting himself in jeopardy for something he's not trained for.... We don't want people to get hurt." But Shadow Hare remains undeterred, vowing "If I have to save someone else in an alleyway, or if there is someone right now who needed my help, I will rush in and give my life
Allegiance of Heroes
Shadow Hare is part of the "Allegiance of Heroes", a group that includes masked crime-fighters calling themselves Eclyptico, Wall Creeper, and Master LegendMaster Legend
Master Legend is a "real-life superhero" and social activist from Winter Park, Florida in the United States. Master Legend gained national attention in the 1068/1069 issue of Rolling Stone Magazine The magazine featured a nine-page article about the superhero subculture in America and focused on...
. He patrols Cincinnati either alone or with a few other members of the Allegiance, distributing business card
Business card
Business cards are cards bearing business information about a company or individual. They are shared during formal introductions as a convenience and a memory aid. A business card typically includes the giver's name, company affiliation and contact information such as street addresses, telephone...
s to those interested. At times he travels to other cities, working with local superheroes in other regions. "I've even teamed up with Mr. Extreme in California," Shadow Hare was quoted as saying, "and we were trying to track down a rapist."