A beloved Utah violist was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday, leaving his friends and family in a state of shock and concern.

John Shin's wife, DaNae, said on social media she got a call Monday afternoon from her husband. He told her, "Honey, I don't have much time. I've been arrested by ICE and they are sending me to a detainment center. I love you and the kids, I will be okay, please call our attorney.

DaNae said she doesn't have any more details about his arrest or his whereabouts.

Shock and at the same time, not surprising, said family friend Gabriel Gordon. "This is the direction that our country has been headed in.

Gordon has known Shin for about 10 years and connected with him through the violin. Shin plays at places like the Salt Lake Symphony, Utah

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