Archie's Sh*t Just Got Real, Yo

So quite innocently today I stumbled across the following article-

Apparently Archie is going to die taking a bullet meant for his pal, Gay Senator Kevin who is pushing for gun control in Riverdale

Seriously?

What in God's name has been happening in Riverdale since I last checked in, because obviously I've missed some stuff.  Last I heard they were all stressed out about what to wear to the sock hop.

What, has Moose been killed by the mafia?  Has Jughead's work for Planned Parenthood put him firmly in the Tea Party's crosshairs?

This all brings the whole 'Who's hotter, Betty or Veronica' question into perspective, now doesn't it.