y -- >> mr. thorp was in a position where he needed to defend himself. >> reporter: he declined our request for an interview, but in a direct statement, said it was a terrible situation all around that should never have happened. a park friend who said she was homeless, called the decision justice. >> i am extremely happy. but i never saw him be violent once. >> reporter: campbell police say they are helping him relocate to another city. saying the attack may have been gang related, and they fear retaliation. >> there have been several graffiti taggings at the park. >> reporter: the family declined to comment, except to say they're glad tharp moved. in campbell, robert honda, ktvu news. >>> san jose police are trying to find the man who stabbed a man to death this morning. police say the victim was found near north 2nd street, and east st. john's street shortly before 3:00 a.m. this morning. investigators say he may have been killed during a fight or an argument, and are hoping witnesses will come forw