Investigation Underway into Death of New York Police Officer Following Cosmetic Surgery in Dominican Republic; She Had Three Children
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
NEW YORK — A New York City police officer died in the Dominican Republic after traveling to the country for a procedure at an aesthetic clinic in Santo Domingo. Rebecca De Paula, 31, and mother of three, reportedly arrived on the island to have her breast implants removed at a specialized center in the capital. However, details surrounding her death have not been disclosed. National Police spokesperson Colonel Diego Pesqueira stated that they are awaiting the results of forensic examinations to determine the cause of her death. Patrick Hendry, president of the New York City Police Benevolent Association (PBA), noted that she had only been on the job for 18 months. 'Our hearts are heavy with the loss of our colleague, Officer Rebecca De Paula, who passed away while off duty after just 18 months in the department,' said Hendry. 'We ask all New Yorkers to keep her family, friends, and coworkers in their prayers during this difficult time.' Meanwhile, the organization of police officers of Dominican descent also expressed their condolences. What do we know about the case? The victim's mother is demanding answers and claims that the clinic staff did not inform her of her daughter's death, only that there were complications with her health and that she was in serious condition. However, it has not yet been revealed whether the officer died at the clinic, the date of her death, or how long after the medical procedure she lost her life. Dominican authorities are investigating the case. Who was Rebecca De Paula? Rebecca De Paula was married to a pastor and was a mother of three. The officer was assigned to the 46th Precinct in the Fordham neighborhood of the Bronx. She had joined the police force just 18 months ago, in January 2022, and was recognized as the 'Officer of the Month' for her precinct last March, according to the Daily News.
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