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Emmerdale: Cain declared innocent by fans – 5 best theories on who really killed Al

Is there another twist coming?

Emmerdale resident Al Chapman was shot and killed in Tuesday’s episode (November 1).

During an altercation with Cain, both men reached for a shotgun and it went off.

Al died after being shot and Cain was arrested for his murder.

But is Cain the one who pulled the trigger?

Emmerdale: Al Chapman dies

Earlier this week Cain discovered that Al had been having an affair with his sister, Chas.

Cain tricked Al into meeting him in a remote barn and confronted him with a shotgun.

However he put it down, telling Al it was just to get his attention.

The two men began to fight.

But they both reached for the shotgun.

Outside the barn a gunshot was heard.

Emmerdale Cain and Al looking angry in a barn
Al was shot, but fans don’t think Cain did it (Credit: ITV)

In Tuesday’s Emmerdale scenes it was revealed that Al was shot and it looked like he died instantly from his injuries.

Meanwhile Kerry and Chloe were walking by the barn when they heard the gunshot.

Kerry saw Al’s car and went to investigate.

When she walked in she saw Cain holding the gun and her fiancé dead on the floor.

She called out to Chloe to call an ambulance.

At Butler’s Farm, Cain was arrested and after the police questioned him and Kerry, he was charged with Al’s murder.

But did Cain do it?

Fans don’t think Cain killed Al and have come up with different theories about what really happened to him.

Some fans think Kyle killed Al (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Who really shot Al?

Kyle Winchester

Kyle is the son of Cain and Amy Wyatt. He is also the grandson of Al’s fiancée Kerry.

When the armed police showed up to arrest Cain, they told Cain to come outside.

Soon Kyle came down the stairs and said: “Dad the police are outside.”

Cain looked at Kyle and told him that he’s the oldest and he needs him to step up before hugging him goodbye.

In last night’s episode (Wednesday, November 2) Kyle kept asking after Cain and when he was coming home.

Although Kyle is only 10, fans think that he could’ve been walking by the barn when he spotted Cain and Al fighting, picked up the gun and shot Al.

Now Cain is trying to protect his son.

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Aaron looking intense on Emmerdale
Aaron knew about Chas and Al’s affair (Credit: ITV)

Aaron Dingle

In Monday’s episode (October 31) Aaron decided to leave the village after he discovered Chas was continuing her affair with Chas.

He disowned Chas before walking away from the village.

But fans are wondering if Aaron came across Al and Cain fighting as he was leaving and shot Al.

We know Aaron was furious about the affair. Did he shoot Al to get revenge?

Paddy has no idea that Chas has been having an affair with Al (Credit: ITV)

Emmerdale: Who really shot Al?

Paddy Kirk

Another theory is that Paddy Kirk was the one who killed Al.

Paddy had no idea about the affair and was planning a night away for him and Chas.

It seemed like Paddy was near the pub when the gunshot went off.

However some fans are wondering if Paddy ended up witnessing Cain and Al’s fight and shot Al to protect his brother-in-law.

Chas and Al have been having an affair for months (Credit: ITV)

Chas Dingle

Some fans actually think that Chas killed her lover Al.

However the only thing that debunks this theory is that Chas was at the pub and only showed up to Butler’s Farm when Cain was getting arrested.

She also went to visit Cain in prison and she told him she would never forgive him for what happened to Al.

Al looking worried in Emmerdale
Did Al accidentally shoot himself? (Credit: ITV)

Al Chapman

Another fan theory is that Al actually shot himself by accident.

Cain and Al were both reaching for the gun.

Some fans think Al got hold of the gun, went to shoot Cain but the bullet bounced off something and hit him instead.

What do you think happened to Al?

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Emmerdale usually airs weeknights at 7.30pm on ITV, with an hour-long episode on Thursdays.

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Charlotte Rodrigues
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Charlotte Rodrigues joined Entertainment Daily in April 2018, as Audience Engagement Executive. A huge soap fan, Charlotte then became Senior Soap Writer, delivering the latest storylines and spoilers to our followers.