Overview

• Ryan Whyte Maloney, a former contestant on season six of 'The Voice,' died by suicide on January 28, 2025, in Las Vegas.
• Police reports reveal Maloney had an argument with his fiancée in their car after performing at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino earlier that night.
• The dispute reportedly escalated when Maloney, who was intoxicated, retrieved a handgun from the glove compartment and exited the vehicle, ultimately fatally shooting himself.
• Surveillance footage from nearby casinos captured parts of the incident, and Maloney’s fiancée immediately called 911 after witnessing the shooting.
• Maloney had previously spoken about his struggles with mental health and had a history of self-harm, as confirmed by police and past social media posts.