Leechburg Chief Mike Diebold is making his comeback: 'He's the strongest man we know'
'A warrior came out in him'
Leechburg Police Chief Mike Diebold has spent the past six months recovering from losing his arm in a fireworks accident. Now, he's ready to rejoin the police force.
Leechburg Police Chief Mike Diebold was badly injured June 24 by an exploding shell as he helped put on an annual fireworks show.
The accident cost him his arm.
For the past six months, the Trib has been following Diebold's road to recovery.
This is his story.
Chuck Biedka | Tribune-Review
Leechburg police Chief Mike Diebold fires a 12-gauge shotgun for qualification required by state police earlier this month.
Andrew Russell | Tribune-Review
Leechburg Police Chief Mike Diebold practices firing his weapon with his new prosthetic at the Vandergrift Sportsmen Club, Sunday, Dec. 3, 2017
