HESSTON – The college campus community in Hesston is mourning the untimely death of 19-year-old student Justin Velazquez.

He had just finished his freshman year at Hesston and played infield for the Larks team that won the NJCAA Region VI title this spring.

According to a social media report Velazquez died Saturday morning, June 4, while playing baseball in his hometown Barceloneta, Puerto Rico.

No additional details were available on Saturday afternoon.