There's no real way that Boo can be responsible for Jem's broken arm. It was during the physical conflict between Jem and Ewell that his arm was broken, the text says. Boo only arrives on scene after Ewell is attacking Scout, who had responded to Jem's cries.
Boo's involvement could in no way have caused harm to Jem, in particular. While the townspeople have previously accused Boo of all kinds of misdeeds, this is one time when his actions were kind, just, and necessary.
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