🔥 Trending Rebecca De Paula: NYPD Officer Dies in Dominican Republic After Surgery

Rebecca De Paula was a 31-year-old New York City Police Department (NYPD) officer who tragically passed away in August 2026 following a breast implant removal surgery in the Dominican Republic ⁴⁸.

Early Life and Career

De Paula was a dedicated police officer who had served less than two years on the force ⁸. Her commitment to her duties was recognized when she was named officer of the month in March at her Bronx precinct ⁸.

Circumstances of Death

De Paula traveled to Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, for a cosmetic surgery procedure to remove breast implants ⁴⁸. According to relatives, she contracted a bacterial infection after the surgery at a clinic in Santo Domingo ⁸. She died on a Sunday morning in early August 2026 ⁴⁸. Her mother claimed that doctors at the clinic failed to inform her that her daughter had died when she arrived ².