The 911 tapes from the McNair Learning Academy shooting Tuesday reveal a gripping real-life drama where a bookkeeper remained remarkably calm in the face of a troubled gunman who invaded the school. The 24-minute recording shows Antoinette Tuff continually reassuring the man and displaying empathy, which kept his mood — and the situation — from exploding.
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