SAN ANTONIO – A group of people were found in a west San Antonio home killing chickens and goats.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of animal cruelty in the 11400 block of Bronze Sand on Friday night. There deputies found a group of people cutting up animals parts and draining blood from chickens into a container while in the home's garage.

At least 12 people were arrested for animal cruelty charges.

Deputies at the scene could not confirm reports that the animals were being used as a sacrifice.