A North Carolina man deliberately weaponized his HIV-positive blood against hospital workers, exposing the vulnerability of healthcare heroes who risk their lives daily to serve patients.
Story Highlights
- Kameron Gilchrist, 25, removed his IV and sprayed HIV-positive blood into two hospital employees’ eyes at UNC Health Rex Hospital
- The suspect was charged with two counts of assaulting emergency personnel and held on $25,000 bond
- Arrest was delayed nearly six months due to the perpetrator receiving psychiatric treatment
- Healthcare violence incidents are rising nationwide, putting dedicated medical staff at increasing risk
Deliberate Attack on Healthcare Heroes
Kameron Gilchrist, a 25-year-old North Carolina man, stands accused of one of the most disturbing assaults on healthcare workers in recent memory. While receiving diabetes treatment at UNC Health Rex Hospital in Raleigh on March 21, 2025, Gilchrist allegedly removed his IV line and intentionally sprayed his HIV-positive blood directly into the eyes of two hospital employees. This calculated act of violence represents a shocking betrayal of trust between patient and caregiver.
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Justice Delayed
Despite the severity of his alleged crimes, Gilchrist was not arrested until September 11, 2025—nearly six months after the attack. Raleigh Police cited ongoing medical and psychiatric treatment as the reason for the delay, highlighting a troubling trend where perpetrators receive more consideration than their victims. The suspect now faces two counts of assaulting emergency personnel and is being held in Wake County Jail on a $25,000 bond, with a court appearance scheduled for December 8, 2025.
Watch: Assault on hospital workers: Man sprayed blood, warrant says
Rising Violence Against Medical Professionals
This incident underscores a disturbing nationwide trend of escalating violence against healthcare workers. UNC Health Rex Hospital officials confirmed that attacks on medical personnel have become increasingly common, forcing hospitals to implement enhanced security measures. These dedicated professionals, who took oaths to help others, now face physical threats and exposure to deadly diseases from the very people they are trying to heal. The psychological trauma and potential health consequences for the two affected employees remain unclear.
Legal Consequences for Biological Terrorism
Intentional HIV exposure constitutes a serious felony under North Carolina law, carrying potential prison sentences of up to seven years. Legal experts emphasize that deliberate acts involving infectious diseases are prosecuted to the full extent of the law, distinguishing them from accidental exposures that occur during routine medical procedures. This case may set important precedents for protecting healthcare workers and deterring future attacks on medical staff who serve their communities with courage and compassion.
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Who is Kameron Gilchrist? North Carolina man accused of spraying HIV blood into the eyes of hospital staffers
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