Aquil Bailey Identified as Man Found Dead in York County Creek Behind Sam’s Club
Feb. 22, 2026 — Springettsbury Township, York County, Pa. Aquil Bailey, a 30-year-old man from York, Pennsylvania, was found dead in a creek near North Northern Way and Concord Road, behind a Sam’s Club, around 4:43 p.m. Springettsbury Township Police responded to the scene, where Aquil Bailey was pronounced dead at 5:25 p.m. and his body was transported to the York County Coroner’s Office.
The discovery prompted a death investigation by Springettsbury Township Police, listed as case #43-26-01319 on their CrimeWatch page. An autopsy for Aquil Bailey was conducted on February 24, but the cause and manner of death remain undisclosed pending further testing, according to the coroner’s office as reported by PennLive and Fox43. Next of kin have been notified.
Investigation Details
Springettsbury Township Police described the incident involving Aquil Bailey as isolated with no danger to the community. They requested tips from the public at 717-757-3525, per their official CrimeWatch post. Local outlets including WGAL, Local21News, and the York Daily Record confirmed Aquil Bailey’s identity and location details, noting the body was found submerged in the waterway also referenced near South Northern Way, North Northern Way, or South Mills Street.
Media Coverage
Additional reports from ABC27, WHP580, and WDAC reiterated the ongoing probe into Aquil Bailey’s death without releasing further specifics. Social media mentions on X were limited to low-engagement posts lacking eyewitness details.
