An outing to buy shoes at Payless ended in tragedy on Friday night when a 2-year-old girl was struck and killed by a falling mirror at the Georgia store.
Little Ifrah Siddique was taken to a nearby hospital following the accident in Riverdale, but she passed away from her injuries, according to WSB.
"She was really cute. She was an adorable little girl," cousin Aqib Iftkhar told the station. "You wouldn't really expect it. We are all in a state of shock."
Ifrah Siddique died after an apparently unsecured mirror fell on top of her at a Payless store in Georgia.(FAMILY HANDOUT)
Iftkhar said a mirror that was not secured fell on the child. A woman who worked at another store said she heard screaming, and tried to help Ifrah, according to WSB. La Tisha Tultaick said she saw a mirror and repair truck outside the Payless the following day.
"At least they are fixing it, but still the question is, why wasn't it secured in the first place," Iftkhar told WSB.
Payless released a statement following the girl's tragic death.(ROBERT MECEA/ROBERT MECEA FOR NEWS)
In a statement, Payless said "our deepest sympathies go out to the family of Ifrah Siddique during this time of incredible loss."
"We are devastated by this tragic event and are fully cooperating with authorities to research and understand the nature of this accident," Payless said. "Out of respect for the family, no further information will be provided at this time."
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