He was shot dead Tuesday night when he drove past a roadblock manned by armed youths in the city of Pointe-a-Pitre . French military reinforcements being posted to Guadeloupe . Island wracked by a series of sometimes violent protests over living conditions . Opposition leader is encouraging violence . Guadeloupe is French overseas territory .
French military reinforcements being posted to Guadeloupe . Island wracked by a series of sometimes violent protests over living conditions . Opposition leader is encouraging violence . Guadeloupe is French overseas territory .