diff --git a/source/reference/replica-states.txt b/source/reference/replica-states.txt
index dcaf1b7d262..b52f3a08b1a 100644
--- a/source/reference/replica-states.txt
+++ b/source/reference/replica-states.txt
@@ -111,7 +111,9 @@ Members in any error state can't vote.
 .. replstate:: SHUNNED
 
    Members that are removed from the replica set enter the :replstate:`SHUNNED`
-   state.
+   state. 
+   When in `SHUNNED` state the logs will mark this event as 
+   `replSet REMOVED` message entry
 
 .. replstate:: ROLLBACK