An Upper Saucon Township man is facing an attempted homicide charge stemming from a Saturday morning shooting, according to published reports.

WFMZ-69 News is reporting William Roberts, 69, who owns a property at 7790 Tumblebrook Road in the township, is being charged in the gunfire. Roberts lives across the street from a one-story home sitting on 20 acres, in which there was a heavy police presence Saturday.

The Morning Call newspaper reported Roberts fired seven shots from a revolver at his nephew, 37-year-old Andrew Roberts, following a dispute. Linda Roberts, Andrew Roberts' stepmother told the Morning Call the victim underwent surgery Sunday and is expected to recover.

Reports indicate Roberts and the nephew lived together.

The roadway surrounding the property was shutdown for a portion of the day as numerous detectives and patrol vehicles remained at the scene, WFMZ reported. Upper Saucon Township police did not immediately return phone calls Saturday and Sunday seeking information.

Roberts also is charged with aggravated assault. He was denied bail after a judge determined he is a "grave danger to the victim and community," WFMZ reports.

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