A late-night prank meant to test a relationship turned violent in Charlotte, where a 20-year-old man is now facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing into a vehicle carrying his girlfriend and several others.
According to police, Shyhied Eugene Ivey was arrested following the April 4 incident. Authorities say Ivey opened fire on a car occupied by five people—including his girlfriend, Naveah Covington—after a prank made him believe she was cheating.
Investigators say the situation began around 11:30 p.m. when Covington and a male friend decided to stage a prank. The friend allegedly called Ivey, pretending to be romantically involved with Covington in order to provoke a reaction.
After the call, Covington and four others left the area in a vehicle. According to court documents, Covington had previously shared her location with Ivey through her phone, allowing him to track their movements.
Police say Ivey quickly located the group and began tailgating them in a black sedan, driving aggressively and attempting to force them to pull over. During the pursuit, witnesses reported that he fired shots into the air.
The situation escalated further when the vehicles reached an intersection near Freedom Drive and Wesley Village Road. Authorities allege that Ivey pulled alongside the car and fired three shots directly into the vehicle before fleeing the scene.
Despite the gunfire, no one inside the vehicle was injured, a result officials described as fortunate given the circumstances.
Ivey was later taken into custody and is now facing multiple charges, including:
Five counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill
Discharging a firearm into an occupied vehicle
Domestic violence-related charges
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
Authorities also noted that Ivey has a prior criminal record, including a previous felony conviction, which legally prohibited him from possessing a firearm.
Investigators say the couple had been dating for about five months prior to the incident. What began as a joke quickly escalated into a dangerous situation involving a pursuit and gunfire on public roads.
The case has sparked broader concerns about the risks associated with emotionally charged pranks—especially those involving jealousy or infidelity.
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to consider the potential consequences of such actions, warning that situations designed to provoke strong emotional reactions can rapidly spiral out of control.
A prank call led to a Charlotte man shooting into a car occupied by 5 people including his girlfriend, according to CMPD.
Shyhied Ivey is facing 5 AWDW Intent to Kill charges and is also charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, domestic violence and shooting into an… pic.twitter.com/aJwwAaWHwV
— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) April 10, 2026
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