Who is Kameron Gilchrist? North Carolina man accused of spraying ‘HIV blood into the eyes of’ hospital staffers

Kameron Gilchrist, 25, is facing two charges for assaulting emergency personnel at The University of North Carolina’s REX hospital.

Published on: Oct 9, 2025, 06:36:42 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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A North Carolina man has been arrested for allegedly unhooking an IV from his arm spraying HIV-positive blood at two hospital staffers while receiving treatment for his diabetes. 25-year-old Kameron Gilchrist was arrested on September 11, and is now facing two charges for assaulting emergency personnel at The University of North Carolina’s REX hospital on March 21, an arrest warrant revealed.

Who is Kameron Gilchrist? North Carolina man accused of spraying ‘HIV blood into the eyes of’ hospital staffers (Wake County Jail)

Who is Kameron Gilchrist and what is he accused of?

Gilchrist tore his IV from his arm and “[sprayed] HIV blood into the eyes of [the] victim” as the pair of medical staff were “discharging [their] official duties,” said the warrant, which was obtained by People. The warrant specified that he "unlawfully, willfully and feloniously did assault a hospital employee ... by spraying HIV blood into the eyes of victim."

It remains unclear if the HIV-positive blood belonged to Gilchrist. It is also not known if the two staffers who were assaulted by him contracted HIV after the exposure.

Raleigh police said that it took some time to book Gilchrist as she was receiving medical and psychiatric treatment at the time of the incident, according to WRAL News. A spokesperson with UNC Health Rex confirmed that the hospital is working closely with law enforcement and additional security teams in order to boost safety and pursue charges in cases of violence against its staff.

Gilchrist is currently being held on a $25,000 bond. A court date is set for December 8. The offense is a Class H felony in the state. Gilchrist could face up to 39 months in prison for each count, if he is convicted. He has yet to enter a plea.

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Sumanti Sen
Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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