On a tragic day in Olean, New York, a 35-year-old man of Hispanic descent, Alexis Figueroa Torres, lost his life. The incident, which occurred on March 24, 2021, cut short the life of a man remembered as a loving father and a hard-working individual. Originally from Puerto Rico, Torres resided in Jamestown and was employed as a driver for a transport company. His sudden and violent death left behind a large family, including nine children, who were devastated by the loss.
The circumstances surrounding his death pointed to a fatal shooting. In the wake of the incident, the Olean Police Department launched an investigation into the homicide. Their efforts led to the identification of a suspect, Theodore E. Coffie, a resident of Jamestown. In November 2021, Coffie was taken into custody and formally charged in connection with the death of Torres. The charges brought against him were serious, including second-degree murder and criminal possession of a weapon.
Following his arrest, Theodore E. Coffie was held in custody as the legal process began to unfold. However, publicly available information regarding the trial, verdict, and any subsequent sentencing for the murder of Alexis Figueroa Torres is not readily available. While the initial arrest and charges were reported, the final disposition of the case against Coffie for the homicide remains unclear. Later reports in March of 2025 indicated that Coffie was facing separate federal charges for narcotics conspiracy, but these charges were not explicitly linked to the murder case. The community and the family of Alexis Figueroa Torres were left awaiting full closure and the final chapter of a story that began with a senseless act of violence.
