A Raleigh man is accused
of spraying blood in the eyes of health care workers.
Kameron Gilchrist, 25,
faces two charges for assaulting emergency personnel. He’s accused of
exposing two employees to HIV.
It is unclear whether the two
employees contracted HIV through the incident on March 21, 2025. Authorities
arrested Gilchrist on Sept. 11.
UNC Health Rex wouldn’t comment
on specific patient or employee incidents. The hospital said violence against
medical personnel is becoming more common.
According to the arrest
warrant, Gilchrist was receiving a diabetic treatment when he allegedly sprayed
blood in the eyes of two hospital employees.
It’s
unclear whether the blood sprayed was Gilchrist’s
or not.
However, the arrest warrant
says the two hospital employees were caused physical injuries including
irritation and exposure to HIV.
UNC REX
told WRAL News that protecting the health and safety of its employees is a top
priority. The hospital said it would work closely with its own security teams
and law enforcement to keep everyone safe and pursue charges when necessary.
WRAL News asked Raleigh police
why it took six months to arrest and charge Gilchrist.
Raleigh police said Gilchrist
was receiving medical and psychiatric treatment at the time of the incident so
he could not be arrested then.
Authorities are holding
Gilchrist on $25,000 bond. His next court date is scheduled for Dec. 8.
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