The death of character Casey Braxton on Home and Away sent viewers into a fit of anger and sadness on social media last night.
Braxton, who is played by Lincoln Younes, was shot by Jake Pirovic in a dramatic climax to Monday night's episode.
Pirovic, who kidnapped Braxton's half-brother Josh, intended to shoot Darryl 'Brax' Braxton, but the fatal shot appears to have killed of one of Summer Bay's most-loved characters.
The preview for Tuesday's episode shows Casey Braxton still breathing and conscious, but it is understood the fan favourite will not recover from the gunshot wound.
Fans began voicing their disbelief on social media minutes after the show ended.
The death was hardly a surprise, however. Earlier this year, it was announced Younes would leave Australia's second longest running television series to star in season two of Channel Nine's successful drama, Love Child.
But it caught some fans off guard.
How Twitter reacted to Casey Braxton's death on Home and Away
I am soooo upset that casey braxton got shot in home and away ���� he was the only one I didn't want to die!!!! �� — Lyndsey (@lyndseyLOO_) September 15, 2014
Can't believe Casey Braxton got shot dead! Home and away will not he the same without him. — Daniel Smith (@13DSmith) September 15, 2014
After 3 years we farewell Casey Braxton :( thankyou for the wonderful memories @lincolnyounes1 and good luck for the future :) xxxx — Simone (@homeandaway1988) September 15, 2014
@lincolnyounes can't believe we are losing you boys one by one,you will be missed,look forward to seeing what you do next #caseybraxton — Tracey Waller (@grandprixgal) September 15, 2014
He arrived a troubled conflicted boy and left a heroic, wonderful, good man. You were loved Casey #homeandaway #caseybraxton #ripcasey — Charlotte (@Walkerclanfan) September 15, 2014
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