DETROIT Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson has died, the city announced in a Facebook post Sunday morning. Petersons son says the mayor died of complications from Agent Orange, which he contracted while serving in the Vietnam War. WATCH Local 4 News at 11Metro Detroit weather: Flood alerts continue Sunday evening with additional waves of showers, stormsSunday night will be soggy and, at times, stormy. A flood watch and flood warnings are in effect for southeastern Michigan counties. 4 Fast FactsSaturday, May 16, 2020 --

WYANDOTTE, Mich. Wyandotte Mayor Joe Peterson has died, the city announced in a Facebook post Sunday morning. The City of Wyandotte is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our Mayor, Joe Peterson. Mayor Peterson served the city in numerous capacities for many years and his love for Wyandotte was undeniable. Update: Petersons son, Joseph Peterson Jr., tells Local 4 News that his father died of complications from Agent Orange, which he contracted while serving in the Vietnam War. Peterson Jr. says his father was recently tested for COVID-19 twice and the results were negative.