Days of our lives spoilers: SHOCKING NEWS-Not Johnny, Not Rachel, Shooting Identity Shocks DOOL Fans
Who Shot EJ DiMera? A Dark Plot Unravels in Days of Our Lives
Salem is no stranger to scandal, but even by the town’s notoriously twisted standards, the shooting of EJ DiMera has rocked the community to its core. A stormy night. A gunshot. And a shattered empire. Now, as EJ lies comatose in Salem University Hospital, the question of who pulled the trigger is consuming fans and fracturing alliances.
It’s a mystery steeped in betrayal, ambition, and secrets that refuse to stay buried.
The Night That Changed Everything
It was a night like any other—until it wasn’t. As wind howled against the towering DiMera mansion, EJ, the ruthless patriarch, sat alone, sipping bourbon in his study. When the clock struck midnight, a single gunshot tore through the silence. Seconds later, EJ lay bleeding on an ornate Persian rug as the shooter vanished into the shadows.
Initial suspicion fell on two familiar names: Johnny DiMera, EJ’s tempestuous son, and young Rachel Black. Johnny had stormed into the mansion that night, his face twisted with rage. Witnesses—including Gabi Hernandez—reported seeing him armed and furious. Meanwhile, Rachel, the precocious daughter of Kristen DiMera, delivered a shocking claim: she’d heard Johnny’s voice right before the gunshot rang out.
Yet the story, like all things in Salem, is far more complicated than it seems.
Johnny: A Convenient Suspect?
Johnny’s reputation as the DiMera family’s resident rebel makes him an easy scapegoat. Yes, he was seen in the mansion with a gun, and yes, he was enraged after a bitter argument over the family business. But would he really cross the line from heated words to attempted murder?
Gabi’s testimony is damning, but her motives are questionable. She’s no stranger to stirring the pot and has her own tangled history with the DiMeras. Was she telling the truth—or planting a seed of suspicion?
Meanwhile, the gun found at the scene seems almost too perfectly placed, as though someone intended for Johnny to take the fall.
Rachel: An Innocent Witness or a Pawn?
Rachel’s accusation sent Salem into a frenzy. But as a young girl caught in a web of adult schemes, her perspective is far from reliable. The DiMera mansion is a labyrinth where voices echo and secrets linger. Could she have mistaken what she heard—or worse, been manipulated into blaming Johnny?
Given Kristen DiMera’s reputation as a master manipulator, the theory isn’t far-fetched.
Stefan DiMera: The Brother with Motive
If Johnny and Rachel aren’t the culprits, who is?
All eyes are turning to Stefan DiMera, EJ’s ambitious brother. Rumors swirl that Stefan sent EJ a cryptic card on the eve of the attack—a veiled threat hinting at betrayal.
Stefan has never hidden his desire to reclaim the DiMera empire. His return to Salem has reignited an old rivalry, with tensions boiling over as he vies for control. Was the shooting the final step in his quest for power?
Some believe Stefan didn’t act alone. The attack feels calculated, a conspiracy engineered to destabilize the DiMera dynasty—and Stefan has both motive and opportunity.
Kristen: The Puppet Master in the Shadows
Then there’s Kristen DiMera herself. Few in Salem doubt her capacity for vengeance. Her love-hate relationship with EJ is legendary, and her arrival in town almost always signals chaos.
Could Kristen have orchestrated the shooting, using her daughter as an unwitting pawn? If Rachel’s accusation was planted by Kristen, it would be a masterstroke of manipulation, shifting suspicion away from the real perpetrators.
Gabi Hernandez: The Wild Card
Never underestimate Gabi. She has a long memory—and a longer list of grudges. Her testimony implicating Johnny could be a smokescreen, her way of deflecting suspicion from herself or her allies.
As the investigation unfolds, fans can’t help but wonder: is Gabi a helpful witness or a hidden conspirator?
What Happens Next?
The Salem PD is under immense pressure to crack the case. Ballistics reports are pending, and grainy security footage has captured a shadowy figure moving through the mansion’s halls. But for now, the true identity of EJ’s shooter remains shrouded in darkness.
Meanwhile, alliances are splintering. Johnny’s arrest has divided the town. Stefan and Tony circle the wounded DiMera empire, each with their own agendas. And in a hospital bed, EJ clings to life—his silence only deepening the mystery.
Will he awaken to name his attacker? Will Salem’s most powerful family tear itself apart in the search for answers?
One thing is certain: no secret stays buried forever in Salem.
What do you think, Days fans? Is Stefan the mastermind? Was Johnny framed? Or is an even more dangerous player pulling the strings?
Join the conversation in the comments—and stay tuned to TV Days Drama Digest for every twist and turn in this unforgettable saga.
