Nearly a year ago, Jason Ramkishun's family grew increasingly worried after he didn't return home to Brampton from his night shift as a security guard in Mississauga.

As news trickled in on the morning of Nov. 13, their worst fears were answered. Ramkishun was shot to death while driving northbound on Highway 410 in Mississauga.

"This is a senseless tragedy perpetrated by criminals who have no regard for human life," Peel Regional Police Insp. Marty Ottaway said during a news conference announcing updates in the investigation on Tuesday, Nov. 12. "Jason was loved by his family and is dearly missed."

One day shy of the anniversary of Ramkishun's death, police announced they are putting forth a $25,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of his killer.

Ramkishun, 23, was shot to death in a case of mistaken identity on Nov. 13. At the time, he was driving northbound on Highway 410 in Mississauga in a vehicle similar to the make, model and colour the gunman was looking for. Ramkishun was driving a grey 2014 Honda Accord while the targeted vehicle was a 2013 Accord of the same colour.

A week later, the intended target, a 26-year-old man, was shot on the same highway and sustained serious injuries. Ottaway said he has since recovered from those injuries. Police confirmed the two incidents are connected.

Members of Ramkishun's family prepared a statement that was read by Ottaway during Tuesday's announcement.

"It has been almost a year since we received the devastating news to our family that Jason would never be coming home again ... The pain and suffering is as fresh (now) as it was when we heard the news," the statement read. "If people in the community know, please come forward and do the right thing."

The statement also said Ramkishun was a family man who had aspirations of getting into law enforcement to help out in his community.

The $25,000 reward was approved by the Peel Police Services Board. Chief Nishan Duraiappah is confident it will help lead to the capture of anyone involved.