Champagne Woods, a 28-year-old mother and pre-K teacher in Lamesa, Texas, was shot and killed at her apartment on the 1300 block of S. Detroit Avenue on the evening of October 19, 2019. At about 10:30 p.m., multiple rounds were fired from outside through a window; Woods was struck in the arm and back. Her six-year-old son was in the home, and Woods, who was seven months pregnant with a baby boy, died at a Lamesa hospital. The unborn child also did not survive.

Investigators identified Demarcus Dwain Bufford, 30, of Andrews County, who police said had a child with Woods. A warrant led to Bufford’s arrest on October 25, 2019, during a traffic stop; he was charged with capital murder and later released on bond. A grand jury later returned a capital murder indictment and he was re-arrested before being released on bond with a GPS monitor. Jury selection in the scheduled trial began in August 2025 but the trial ended in mistrial after allegations concerning witness testimony and undisclosed phone records; a defense motion to dismiss with prejudice was filed and was awaiting a ruling as of August 2025.

Champagne Woods is remembered by friends and community members for her bright smile and kindness and for the positive impact she had on children, including a student with special needs. If anyone knew Champagne, her routines, or saw anything on October 19, 2019, please come forward with information.