WYOMING, Ohio (WKRC) - Local communities are in mourning after a young Wyoming High School graduate passed away.

Beau Thomas, from Wyoming, Ohio, was a student and football linebacker at Kentucky Wesleyan College.

The college shared the news on social media Saturday.

"The entire Kentucky Wesleyan family is extremely saddened to hear about the death of football player Beau Thomas," the post reads. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time."

Information regarding his cause of death has not yet been released, only that it was unexpected.

Thomas was only 18 years old.