The father of a Cape Town Hawks detective was gunned down in Melkbosstrand yesterday morning, according to the Hawks. A News24 report notes that Nici Heerschap (74) was shot twice in his vehicle and died on the scene, said Captain Philani Nkwalase. He is the father of Detective Warrant Officer Nico Heerschap. Nkwalase said the shooting happened near the father's home. It was reported that the men lived on the same property. No arrests have been made. Heerschap Junior had been expected to testify in a firearms case in the Cape Town Regional Court that day and was also investigating figures in gang circles and the underworld for firearm and vehicle fraud. Nkwalase said they were investigating who was behind the shooting, and the possible motive therefore.