'Days Of Our Lives' spoilers for Sept. 29: Pandemonium strikes when a Salemite gets shot; Aiden drops a bombshell on Hope

Fear grips the entire city of Salem as another horrifying attack takes place during a public event. On Thursday’s episode of “Days Of Our Lives” (“DOOL”), Abe (James Reynolds) seeks to calm down the residents by holding a press conference. However, the exact opposite happens when a gunshot is fired, turning the public event into a bloody situation. Spoilers suggest that it’s the mayor himself who takes the bullet, and all hell breaks loose when he falls down.

Meanwhile, Hope (Kristian Alfonso) deals with another serious dilemma when she finds out about Aiden’s (Daniel Cosgrove) devious trap. Other “Days Of Our Lives” cast members who will figure prominently on the Sept. 29 installment include Marlena (Deidre Hall), John (Drake Hogestyn), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), Theo (Kyler Pettis), Orpehus (George DelHoyo), Clyde (James Read) and Xander (Paul Telfer).

Spoiler alert! This update contains more "Days of Our Lives" spoilers. Read on at your own risk if you have not watched the latest episode.

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TV Guide reports that on Thursday’s run of “DOOL,” Abe gears up to hold a press conference to reassure the public about the escaped prisoners. Meanwhile, a gunshot sets creates absolute havoc, while the evil trio delivers their demands in exchange of some lives. Elsewehere, Hope reels from Aiden’s shocking revelation.

The “Days Of Our Lives” web site posted sneak peek photos of the cast for the Sept. 29 episode. Shown here are some of the Salem residents, who listen intently as their mayor attempts to manage the situation. Click here to see Hope, who feels completely blindsided by Aiden.

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On Wednesday, Marlena gave Clyde's psychological profile to Abe, who wonders, “Isn't that confidential?” Marlena, however, reckoned it’s okay since Clyde also went out of bounds after kidnapping a child. She also believed that the key to Clyde is Ben. Later, Brady and Abe clashed about the former’s role in helping keep the town safe. Abe ordered Brady to go home.

At the Kiriakis mansion, Brady ordered his staff to take out the fugitives. Sonny arrived and confirmed what he heard. Brady said he did order a hit if it's necessary. Later, the two headed to the docks and they learned that the escaped prisoners are inside. Brady repeated his orders to capture them – dead or alive. They then heard the gunfire and discovered that the three fugitives escaped.

Find out what happens next to “Days Of Our Lives,” which airs weekdays in Australia on 12:45 p.m. on Foxtel’s Arena channel. In the US, “DOOL” airs at 1 p.m. on NBC and 8 p.m. on POP.