It looks like legitimate self defense, but in the current climate of leftist street warriors aligned with the Democratic run government Mr. Baca will need good lawyers and lots of support. Even the governor of New Mexico has sided with the knife wielding assailant.
We have entered an era where the violent leftist street mobs are allies of the Democrats, and the Democrat run police departments and DA offices are on their side.
Even if he beats the shooting rap, he’s still going to spend some time in the clink for ragdolling the girl. That’s assault plain and simple. The shooting though is self defense even though he started the shit storm.