YORK COUNTY, Pa. — Police in York County have released the name of a man who was found dead in a creek Sunday afternoon in Springettsbury Township. The discovery has prompted an active investigation as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding his death.

According to the Springettsbury Township Police Department, officers were dispatched around 4:45 p.m. to the area of North Northern Way and Concord Road after receiving a report of a body in the water. The call led first responders to a creek in the township, where they located a man submerged in the water.

Emergency personnel quickly assessed the situation upon arrival. Despite their efforts, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene. Police secured the area as investigators began processing evidence and documenting the scene. The discovery drew attention from nearby residents as law enforcement vehicles lined the roadway.

Authorities later identified the man as 30-year-old Aquil Bailey of York. At this time, officials have not released details regarding how Bailey ended up in the creek or how long he may have been in the water before being found. Investigators have also not disclosed whether any signs of trauma were observed.

Police emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing. Detectives are working to establish a timeline of events leading up to Bailey’s death. Authorities have not confirmed whether foul play is suspected, and they continue to examine all possibilities as part of their inquiry.

Anyone with information that could assist investigators is encouraged to contact the Springettsbury Township Police Department at 717-757-3525. Officials say community cooperation is vital in cases like this. As the investigation continues, family members and residents await answers about the tragic loss of Aquil Bailey and the events that led to his death.