The family of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) staffer killed last year has launched a crowdfunding page to raise money to help solve the case.

Seth Rich was shot multiple times last July while walking in his neighborhood in Northwest Washington, D.C.

The GoFundMe page launched over the weekend has a goal of $200,000. As of Wednesday morning, the page had raised about $5,200 from 110 donors.

Aaron Rich, Seth Rich's brother, described the slain DNC staffer as an "amazing person who only cared about trying to help others and make the world better."

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"He was extremely passionate about his civic duty and making sure everyone had a chance to be heard," Aaron Rich wrote on the GoFundMe page.

"My brother made a difference every single day, and I know that now more than ever because of the emotional support we have received from across the country and around the world."

Aaron Rich said his brother's killing remains a mystery and the family has not been able to get answers surrounding his death.

"My family isn’t wealthy and because we lack the funds or resources to make sure we are doing what we can to aid Washington’s police department, we’ve had to rely on help," Aaron Rich wrote.

"Experience has taught us that we need help, and we need help that is free from any ulterior motives or with any strings attached. That’s why, with a heavy heart, I have started this fund."

The funds will go toward raising awareness about the slaying, hiring investigative, forensic and analytical services and maintaining and possibly increasing "the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction."

Aaron Rich wrote that every few weeks, "another conspiracy theory surfaces, another promise of credible information and another lack of evidence to support the crazy claims made."

In September, a Republican lobbyist said he was offering a $100,000 reward for information relating to Seth Rich's death.

Jack Burkman of Burkman & Associates said at the time he hoped the money would clear up what happened.

WikiLeaks had previously offered $20,000 for information in the case.

In November, the parents of Seth Rich called on D.C. residents to help catch the killer.

“We need the public’s help, we need everybody’s help, and I know Seth knew the right thing if everybody helps us, we will find these murderers and we will make that neighborhood a lot safer,” Mary Ann Rich, Seth Rich's mother, said during a news conference in Washington, according to ABC 7 WJLA.