Originally Posted by kane

The only issue with this theory is something that was said on the Talking Dead show. They said flat out that they shot it the way they did for a reason and that someone is dead, but nobody on the cast knows who that is. Of course they could be lying, but if they are telling the truth the creators of the show may not have even decided yet who is dead.

I too think it could be Daryl. Supposedly Norman Reedus has a lot of opportunities away from the show so I could see him asking them to kill him so he could pursue those. If it is him, the only problem I have is how he went out. During the whole series he has been a badass and now he lets some punk get the jump on him and shoot him, then he goes out on his knees getting bashed with a baseball bat. I would think if they really were going to take out such a beloved character they would give him a heroes death and let him go out on his shield.