06/05/2023
Bushnell Police Department
Chief Chaney Ferguson
138 E Hail St.
Bushnell, IL 61422
Media Release
UPDATE 06/06/2023
On 06/02/2023 the Bushnell Police Department responded to the 600 block of E. Osborne for a report of an unresponsive male. Officers arrived on scene to find Travis Purden (43) deceased.
An on-going investigation is being conducted by Illinois State Police Zone 4 Investigations Division and no information will be released at this time. Anyone with information should contact ISP Zone 4 at 217/782-4750.
We would like to thank the McDonough County Sheriff’s Office, Illinois State Police Zone 4 Investigations Division, Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigations Unit, Macomb Police Department, McDonough County Coroner’s Office, and the McDonough County States Attorney’s Office for their assistance.
Suspects have been arrested. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This is still an active investigation and I don't consider this to be an active threat to Bushnell or the surrounding area.