Days of Our Lives: EJ DiMera Shot—Was Little Rachel Black Behind the Gun?

Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates tease EJ DiMera may have been taken down by someone unexpected. While Salem has no shortage of enemies for the DiMera heir, one tiny suspect has stirred up quite the buzz. Yep—fans are pointing fingers at little Rachel Black. Could she have pulled the trigger?

Days of Our Lives: EJ Has A Dangerous History

EJ DiMera has never exactly been a sweetheart. From blackmail to betrayal, his past is packed with controversy. As Stefano DiMera’s son, trouble runs through his veins. Right now—Johnny DiMera recently discovered the truth about his origins. And boy, was he mad. He didn’t just confront EJ; he clashed with him. But Johnny’s not the only one ready to aim and fire. A recent Days of Our Lives promo showed several Salem residents holding weapons. The DiMera target is big, and EJ’s name is written all over it.

Rachel Black, daughter of Kristen DiMera and Brady Black, is coming back to Salem. This time, she’ll be played by Alice Halsey. That casting shakeup adds more fuel to the theory fire. Why? Because Rachel isn’t just any little girl. She’s been known to act out—and she doesn’t exactly shy away from drama. Some viewers think she may have discovered EJ’s dark secrets. And maybe, just maybe, she decided to do something about it.

Let’s not forget Ava Vitali’s mysterious exit. Before leaving, she was shown tossing a gun. Suspicious much? Could Ava have shot EJ and fled? Maybe. But fans believe her gun-tossing scene was just a red herring. Many think Rachel is the real shooter—and the adults are just meant to distract us.

Fan Theories Are Heating Up

Social media has been buzzing with wild theories. One fan suggested Rachel shot EJ after learning he kidnapped her grandmother. Another argued that EJ’s posture and reaction pointed to a much smaller attacker. “He was annoyed but not scared,” the user wrote, “which fits with a child shooter.” And what if the show mirrors an old plot? Some viewers predict Kristen or Brady might cover for Rachel—just like Lucas once covered for Will years ago.

Roman Brady’s name has also come up in the suspect pool. He’s had past beef with EJ and hasn’t had much screen time lately. Would Days of Our Lives give him a dark twist? Fans say they’d welcome it-it could bring more layers to his character.

With Sami Brady set to return and John Black’s farewell approaching, the tension is through the roof. EJ’s shooting could tie into both storylines, or spin off into something bigger. One thing’s clear—Salem is never quiet for long.

Could a young girl really be behind such a shocking act? Days of Our Lives fans are divided. But the twist would be juicy—and the fallout would be explosive. Keep watching, and don’t miss a second of the chaos. For more Days of Our Lives spoilers and updates, head over to Soap Opera Daily.