‘A beautiful life existed’: Friend remembers Brandon Citibank shooting victim Leanne Selman

A friend is remembering shooting victim Leanne Selman for the kindness, creativity and mentorship she brought to Tampa Bay’s dance community.Selman was the lone victim in the Brandon Citibank shooting earlier this week. Her friend said she hopes people remember more than the circumstances surrounding her death."Sometimes when tragedies like this occur, people only remember how they died and not the beautiful life that existed before the tragedy," said Abby Albaum. "She truly was a beautiful person that deserves to be honored for all of her talents and kindness and the good that she brought into the world."Tampa Bay dance communitySelman was a performance artist who participated in fire dancing, belly dancing and other events throughout the Tampa Bay area.Albaum, who says she helped coach Selman years ago, says the 41-year-old was known for being reliable, talented and kind."Whenever we had events booked, she was going to show up on time and do a fantastic job," the friend said. "She wa