Justin discovered that the hit-and-run vehicle wasn’t Alf’s, and just as he was about to call the police, gunshots rang out.

SHOCK TWIST: Justin Discovers the Truth About the Hit-and-Run — But Gunshots Stop Him Before He Can Expose It

Summer Bay is no stranger to secrets, but nobody could have predicted the terrifying chain of events that unfolded this week on Home and Away. Just when it seemed the mystery surrounding the devastating hit-and-run incident was finally about to be solved, a shocking act of violence left everyone asking the same question: Who wanted to silence Justin?

For weeks, residents of Summer Bay have been divided over the investigation into the hit-and-run that nearly destroyed several lives. Suspicion had fallen on Alf, with whispers spreading throughout the Bay that his vehicle may have been involved. While many refused to believe the beloved local could be responsible, the evidence appeared to be mounting against him.

But Justin wasn’t convinced.

Determined to uncover the truth, Justin began conducting his own investigation behind the scenes. The more he dug, the more inconsistencies he discovered. Witness statements didn’t add up. Timelines didn’t match. And most importantly, the vehicle linked to the incident appeared different from Alf’s in several crucial ways.

As tensions continued to rise, Justin made a breakthrough that changed everything.

According to sources close to the investigation, Justin finally obtained information proving that the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run was not Alf’s at all. The revelation had the potential to clear Alf’s name completely and expose the real culprit hiding in plain sight.

Realising the significance of what he had uncovered, Justin immediately prepared to contact the police.

But he never got the chance.

In scenes that left viewers stunned, Justin reached for his phone, ready to make the call that could change everything. Then, without warning, gunshots rang out.

The sound echoed through the night, bringing the moment to a horrifying halt.

Witnesses described panic and confusion as people scrambled for safety. Nobody knew where the shots had come from, who fired them, or whether Justin was the intended target. Within seconds, what had been a breakthrough in the investigation became a desperate fight for survival.

The shocking incident has sparked intense speculation among fans.

Was the shooting a coincidence, or did someone know Justin was getting too close to the truth? Could the real driver be willing to do anything to keep their secret hidden? And most importantly, did Justin manage to reveal what he knew before the gunfire erupted?

The answers remain frustratingly out of reach.

Meanwhile, Alf finds himself caught in the middle of a nightmare. Just as hope emerged that his name could finally be cleared, the investigation has descended into even greater chaos. Friends and family are left fearing that the truth may never come out if Justin is unable to tell police what he discovered.

As Summer Bay reels from yet another shocking turn of events, one thing has become clear: the hit-and-run mystery is far from over.

The real culprit is still out there.

Justin knows the truth.

And someone may be willing to kill to keep it buried.

With lives hanging in the balance and dark secrets threatening to explode into the open, viewers can expect some of the most suspenseful episodes Home and Away has delivered in years.

But the biggest question remains unanswered: when the gunshots rang out, was Justin merely a witness to the danger — or its next victim?