HINDMAN, Ky. (WKYT) - Kentucky State Police are investigating after six goats were found shot to death in Knott County.

Farmer Randy Bates says the family noticed the animals were missing from their farm in the Kite community on Saturday morning. They went searching for the animals and found them at a creek. Bates said all six had been shot in the head.

Bates expressed dismay at the crime and said it must have been about hate.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to report it to Kentucky State Police.