DRAMA ERUPTS IN SALEM! 😱🩺 GUNSHOTS, COLLAPSES & SECRETS EXPLODE IN COURTROOM CHAOS! 😳 WHO SHOT EJ?! IS MARINA DYING?! 💔💉

Days of Our Lives has delivered yet another jaw-dropping episode, leaving fans reeling with questions, gasps, and tears. On July 24th, 2025, Salem became the epicenter of courtroom explosions, health emergencies, and emotional reckonings. What began as a tense day in court quickly unraveled into a nightmare as lives were endangered, secrets surfaced, and one beloved character’s life hung in the balance. Here’s a full breakdown of the emotional chaos that just unfolded.

EJ’s Desperate Search for Truth: Hypnosis & Heartbreak

The episode opens with EJ DiMera facing a deeply personal reckoning. Sitting in his dimly lit townhouse with Dr. Marina Evans and Belle Black by his side, EJ undergoes hypnosis in a desperate attempt to uncover the identity of the person who shot him. As Marina calmly guides him into the recesses of his subconscious, viewers are transported into a terrifying flashback — a shadowy figure, the glint of a weapon, the sound of a gunshot. EJ jolts in his chair, visibly shaken.

But the truth remains elusive. His memories are fragmented — flashes of a bracelet, a shadow, a scent — but no clear face. The clues, though haunting, aren’t enough. EJ’s frustration boils over. “I can feel them… but I can’t see them!” he shouts. Marina gently pulls him out of the session, but the emotional toll is visible. Belle watches with growing concern. EJ leaves, vowing to keep digging until he uncovers the truth. But is the shooter closer than anyone realizes?

A Courtroom on Edge: Johnny’s Trial and a Family Fractured

Meanwhile, across Salem, the courthouse is thick with tension. Johnny DiMera’s trial is underway, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Paulina Price and Abe Carver sit in quiet support while Chanel battles emotional turmoil from the gallery. Their marriage is already strained, but the trial threatens to shatter it entirely. Chanel clutches her purse, her eyes darting between the judge and her husband, her future uncertain.

But just as testimony is about to begin, the courtroom drama takes a terrifying turn.

Marina’s Collapse: A Mother’s Fall, A Daughter’s Panic

Dr. Marina Evans enters the courtroom looking pale and unsteady. Ignoring repeated pleas from her children to rest, she’s been burning the candle at both ends to support Johnny’s case. She rises to speak but stumbles, clutching her chest. In a horrifying moment, she collapses into Abe’s arms. Belle’s scream echoes through the room: “MOM!” The scene descends into chaos as Brady Black rushes to his mother’s side. The judge calls a recess. Marina is unconscious on the courtroom floor, barely breathing.

Paramedics arrive and whisk her away as Belle sobs, clutching her mother’s hand. “Please, Mom… don’t leave us.” It’s a devastating image that will haunt viewers.

A Medical Mystery: Marina’s Health in Question

At the hospital, Dr. Kayla Johnson takes charge. Marina is unresponsive as Kayla orders a full series of tests. Belle and Brady wait anxiously, both overwhelmed with guilt. “I should’ve done more,” Belle whispers, broken. Kayla assures them  that everything possible is being done, but Belle isn’t convinced this is just stress. “She’s forgetting things, losing her balance,” she says. “This isn’t just grief.”

As viewers are treated to touching flashbacks — Marina comforting Belle as a child, Marina standing stoically at John’s funeral — we’re reminded of the strength she’s always shown. But even the strongest have their breaking points. Is Marina suffering from something far worse? Or is this the weight of sorrow finally catching up?

Rachel’s Anxiety and Gwen’s Surprising Kindness

Back at the DiMera mansion, another emotional storm brews. Rachel Black, rattled by Johnny’s trial, is spiraling. Afraid of what might happen if she testifies, she confides in her parents. “What if I say the wrong thing?” she asks, her voice quivering. Belle and Brady reassure her, but the tension in the room is heavy.

Enter Gwen Rizczech, who arrives with boxes in hand, ready to move in. Her arrival is met with raised eyebrows, but Gwen quickly softens the room’s atmosphere. Seeing Rachel’s distress, Gwen kneels beside her. “I used to get nervous too,” she says kindly. “I counted to 10 and pictured the beach. Want to try with me?” It’s a tender, unexpected moment that hints at a new bond between Gwen and Rachel — and possibly, a reconciliation between Gwen and Brady?

A New Mystery Emerges: Gwen’s Missing Necklace

Just as peace settles, another shocker hits. Gwen, unpacking, discovers her favorite necklace is missing — a sentimental piece she never removes. Panic sets in. “It was right here!” she cries, rummaging through her belongings. Viewers are immediately given a flashback: Doug Williams, clutching the necklace, his expression unreadable.

Is Doug the thief? Or was he trying to return it to Julie? The mystery surrounding the necklace ignites speculation. Could this be tied to an older secret? Gwen’s discovery may unravel more than just missing jewelry — it could expose secrets buried deep within the DiMera family.

The Final Scene: A Haunting Goodbye

As the episode draws to a close, Belle sits silently by her mother’s hospital bed. The monitor beeps steadily. She grips Marina’s hand, whispering through tears, “We need you, Mom. Please come back to us.” The camera slowly pans out as Salem holds its breath.

What Happens Next in Salem?

This episode delivered everything — emotional punches, life-threatening collapses, courtroom chaos, and mysterious clues. As viewers process the intensity, we’re left with a barrage of questions:

• Who shot EJ?
• Will Marina survive?
• What’s causing her collapse — illness or something more sinister?
• Can Rachel find the strength to testify?
• What secrets is Gwen’s missing necklace about to expose?

Final Thoughts

“Days of Our Lives” has once again proven why it remains a titan of daytime drama. With deeply human stories woven through explosive moments, the show balances emotional resonance with edge-of-your-seat storytelling. July 24th’s episode will surely go down as one of the most heart-wrenching and suspenseful entries in recent memory.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s fallout, and don’t forget — in Salem, no secret stays buried for long. 💔🩺🕵️‍♀️

Let us know in the comments:
Who do you think shot EJ?
Will Marina survive?
And what’s Gwen’s necklace really hiding?